Office of Refugee Resettlement

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) was
created in 1980 by the Refugee Act, with the
objective of helping refugees to integrate
successfully into society and become selfsufficient
as quickly as possible after their arrival. In order to help the newly arrived, various grants
and services are provided on a temporary basis by states and non-profit organisations. Services include, among others, medical assistance, interim housing, cash assistance, English as second language classes, job skill development and employment services. Ad hoc services may be provided to refugees having specific needs, for instance in case of
victims of torture.